Frayme Pre-Conference Workshop Training

Frayme

This training workshop will offer an engaging, positive and impactful introduction to solution-focused brief therapy for youth.

Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown

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<h1>Brief Therapy for Meaningful Change</h1><p>Vulnerable youth may be reluctant to take part in traditional mental health services as a result of stigma, negative past experiences, and systemic barriers to accessibility. Brief therapy represents a clinically effective option for youth that is flexible, responsive and easily accessed. This 1-Day Training will offer participants an engaging, positive and impactful introduction to brief interventions with youth. Using the principals and techniques of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, participants will gain knowledge and practice in the art of asking powerful questions to youth struggling with a range of mental health challenges. These techniques will allow youth to become more empowered, hopeful, active and involved in the process of moving forward with their lives in a meaningful way. </p><p>Content will include a description of how, when and where brief therapy can be implemented in order to maximize youth involvement. The guiding principles and philosophy of brief practice will be reviewed. A structure for a solution focused sessions/conversations will be offered. Opportunities for skill development and practice will be provided. Learning formats will be both didactic and experiential. </p><p>This training may be beneficial for mental health professionals who work directly with youth.</p><p></p><h3>Learning Outcomes:</h3><p>Participants will be able to:</p><p>•	Identify how, when and where brief therapy may be most impactful. </p><p>•	Describe the guiding philosophy of brief therapy practice</p><p>•	Describe the basic principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy</p><p>•	Ask meaningful questions that elicit hope and change for youth. </p><p></p><h3>Trainer Bio</h3><p>Alesya received a Masters of Arts degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in 2001 and has been practicing as a psychotherapist in different mental health settings ever since. In 2008 Alesya attended her first workshop in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and fell in love with the hope, optimism and respect that drives this way of working with others. Alesya's passion for Solution Focused Brief Therapy has led her to both lead and attend trainings around the world. She travels throughout Canada providing seminars on this approach to mental health agencies, professional associations and conferences. Alesya has received training in Europe from the leading Solution Focused minds in the world and has begun pursuing her own research and publication projects while completing a PhD in Social Work at Wilfred Laurier University. Alesya continues to practice as a psychotherapist in private practice and remains amazed at people's resilience, strength and ability to work through even the most challenging situations.</p>

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